We are the leading provider of skilled services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. RSM is looking for an Assurance Manager to join our assurance Life Sciences practice. As a team member of the Life Sciences practice, you will be provided with opportunities to work on projects in RSM offices in biotech hubs across the country.

You will also get exposure to various types of entities within the industry, ranging from companies in the clinical R&D; phase to large public biopharma's. Common accounting areas encountered in the industry include collaboration and licensing arrangements, complex debt and equity transactions and internal controls over financial reporting. Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams Understand skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates and Supervisors and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training,



advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives Manage profitability of projects Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners Identify performance improvement opportunities Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm's standards and policies Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients Bachelor's degree in accounting or other discipline from an accredited University. ~ 5+ years of recent assurance experience within a public accounting environment with substantial exposure to external audit engagements. ~ Strong technical proficiency with financial reporting, audit procedures, and auditing standards, including GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements, such as IFRS. ~ Proven experience leading and managing audit engagements and teams, including planning, executing, and completing audits while overseeing junior and senior audit staff. ~ Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing responsibilities across clients and engagements, meet deadlines, and maintain quality in accordance with firm and client standards. ~ Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with firm personnel and clients, manage client relationships, respond to client needs, and address issues while building trust. ~ Applies sound business judgment, risk awareness, and ethical integrity to ensure audit quality, compliance, and independence, and to provide guidance to team members.



~ Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required, at client sites, including prolonged periods at a computer using standard office equipment. ~ Ability to work extended and/or non-standard hours during peak periods to meet client, project, or firm business needs. ~ Ability to maintain consistent onsite presence during core business hours, report regularly to a firm office, and travel to client sites as required, with reliable transportation.

We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); national origin; physical or mental disability; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.

At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance. #

📌 Assurance Manager - Life Sciences (Toronto)
🏢 RSM Canada
📍 Toronto